Venetian Gown in progress

[raffaellasworld]

I've finally got around to figuring out how to get the pictures off my digital camera and on to my LJ. I'll do them in sections so as not to overwhelm.

These first three are of the beta version of the 1560-1570 Venetian gown I've been working on. I'm sure there will continue to be modifications to the pattern. I drafted it from scratch with the amazing and invaluable Ethelburga helping me (I couldn't have done it without her).


Here is the bodice cut out and sewn together. As these are meant to be tourney gowns I have been experimenting with alternative methods of stiffening the bodice. This one is interlined with horsehair interfacing, and lined with matching brocade.



Here's the cartridge pleating in progress. This is the back section. This being a side back lacing gown, the back section is one third the amount of fabric as the front&side section.


This is the stitches in progress on the larger front & side section of the skirt. The contrast makes is hard to see the stitches, as I've tried to match the thread as closely as possible. There are two needles threaded taking identical stitches 1/4' above and below each other, the length of each stitch being 1'.

Comments

Cool!

[the-doctor.livejournal.com]

Is this the same green as your "workaday" dress you wore for the "Taste of Antir" an the party Saturday?

Re: Cool!

[ayeshadream.livejournal.com]

Nope, that one's much more casual. It's 15th century middle class, and not even specifically Italian. It's my one break from my Venetian obsession, but it's so comfey and I think it's fairly flattering too.

Here's a link to a company that sells this style, they carry mens clothes, cooking supplies, and various sundries as well:
http://www.historicenterprises.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=470&c=14

[ethelberga.livejournal.com]

When do we work on *my* Venetian, hmmm?

I'll do a Venetian if it means I get to make that swell coat thingy.

[ayeshadream.livejournal.com]

W00T!!!

YAY! The world needs more Venetian, dresses, food, well, everything!

I'm booked the next two, maybe three weekends. We'll chat and figure out how to make it work with your insanely busy work and law school schedule, and my work and too darn many activities schedule.